Thirty-seven (37) markers were recorded by W. Harold Broughton in 1972. See pages 47-48 of his cemetery records in Wren Memorial Library, Siler City, North Carolina. Fifty-two (52) markers were recorded by Elva Butler, May 1992, including thirty-one (31) previously recorded by Broughton, and four (4) blacks. Butler also reported there are about thirty-seven (37) unmarked white graves and about thirty-six (36) unmarked black graves, but the source of the information allowing the identification of the unmarked graves is not known. On 2 November 1997, Audrey Heiser reread about 12 grave markers with corrections, and recorded 5 additional markers. On 1 May 2011, and 23 Feb 2012, Jim and Bev Wiggins photographed the markers, making several corrections and adding five markers not previously recorded. There are about one-hundred thirty (130) graves in this cemetery; about 62 have legible or partially-legible markers.

On 10 February 1999 Charlie Thomas showed Will Heiser the location of a spring above the branch and the approximate location where the original Tick Creek Chapel stood, south of the cemetery. A photo of Charlie Thomas is posted on the cemetery post, a gate post for an earlier fence around the site. Ron Lambert has identified a possible site of a 36' by 36' building that may also have been used as a meeting house just north of the cemetery.

Historical interest: This site has perhaps the greatest concentration of original, marked 1700s grave markers in the county. While some sites may have more early graves, most of those are marked by fieldstone markers with no inscriptions and cannot be dated to the 1700s. Markers at this site illustrate the use of native stone -- sandstone and soapstone -- and carving by local craftsmen, as well as later markers of marble carved by professional stonecutters.

Husband of Susanna (Warren) Brooks. Original marker had name only.. Sandstone marker attached to granite slab. Roger Foushee reported in 1992 that a road was built over the family cemetery on the Brooks homestead [H78.1] and only one stone, for Terrell Brooks, was recovered and moved to Old Tick Creek Cemetery from that. Material Sandstone. Condition Fair.

Husband of Mary Emerson. "A Regulator at the Battle of Alamance. Condemned to death by Gov. Tryon--Pardoned by Gov. Martin. Lived to take part in the War of American Independence.". "Patriot". Old stone is sandstone. New is granite. "A Regulator at the Battle of Alamance, condemned to death by Gov. Tryon, pardoned by Gov. Martin, lived to take part in the issue of American Independence.". Death reported by Dr. Brooks Gilmore. h/2-21-99. Material Granite. Condition Excellent.

Son of W. J. and M. Headen. W. Harold Broughton, 1972, pp. 47-48, Wren Mem.Lib Marker not located in 2012..

Headen, John L. (b. 1841 - d. 9 Jul 1858)

Son of William and Fannie Headen. "Aged 17 Years, 6 months, and 27 days." "He was a noble youth, full of love and kindness, and gave promise of a life of great usefulness.". Marble tablet set in concrete.. W. Harold Broughton, 1972, pp. 47-48, Wren Mem.Lib. Material Marble. Condition Poor. Another view.

Headen, Susannah (b. 17 Aug 1798 - d. 20 Apr 1880)

Wife of William Headen. "She was one of the purest.". Marble tablet set in concrete. Material Marble. Condition Fair.

Father of Sheriff J. J. Johnson. Son of Levi.. Husband of (1) Susan Ellis Andrews (4) Eliza Ann Burke. Old stone still in place. Has "T. J.". Married 4 times. Duane Hall says correct name is Tarlton not Carlton.WMH/4-13-01 New stone provided by James Johnson. Material granite. Condition Excellent.